90.0012 issue: two flight operations officer/flight dispatcher licen

ANO 90.0012 (ISSUE TWO)• trainee workstation size;• class configuration;• size of aisles; and• use of media (in particular, projected media and hands-on projects). ICAOrecommends that the ratio of trainees per instructor be taken into accountwhen planning the classroom size. In order to provide for sufficientsupervision and control, a ratio of one instructor for every 15 trainees and 2instructors for every 25 trainees is recommended.8.4 The use of media and hands-on experiments is an important factor indetermining the amount of common space required in a classroom. The mostcommonly used visual media are slides, chalk/marker boards, overheadprojectors, video tape and easels. The use of projected media (slides,overheads, TV, etc.) has considerable impact on room size and should be takeninto consideration when assigning class rooms.8.5 In planning for space requirements for the training of FOO/FDs, trainingmanagers must take into consideration the trainee workstations, area requiredfor hands-on training, faculty workstations and storage area.8.6 Trainee workstation space includes the trainee’s work surface, any additionalequipment (terminal, audio/visual, etc.), a chair, and the space for chairpushback and manoeuvrability. The concept of Workstation space is importantwhen sizing rooms for classes containing different numbers of trainees. Thetotal area allowed in a classroom for each trainee varies with the size of theclass. An adequate work surface within the workspace is very important. Thelarge amount of reference material used in the training of FOO/FDs requiresconsiderably larger work surfaces than would be provided by the attachedwriting surface of an auditorium chair.8.7 Computers can also be considered as useful training aids for FOO/FDs. Usedas instructional media, computers usually take the form of desktop microcomputerswith keyboard and monitor. They can communicate verbal andgraphic information and can accept verbal as well as manual or tactileresponses. Computers may be used for drills, computer-managed instruction,testing and simulations.9 The learning environment9.1 The key to a good learning environment is the elimination of discomforts andother undesirable characteristics. Ten primary factors have been identified: theclimate must be comfortable;• lighting must be of adequate level for work or viewing;• distracting sound must be kept to a minimum;• work areas must be aesthetically pleasing;• workstations must be comfortable;• work space must be adequate;• work area must be reasonably clean;• training equipment must be adequate;• visual media must be visible; and• audio media must be listenable.9.2 If any of these factors are unsatisfactory, the result can be distraction from thetask at hand, and fatigue can result from the effort required of the trainee toFLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER LICENCE Page 25 of 33